We talk with the iconic actress and retiring academician Tommie Stewart about building the ASU theater arts program to national acclaim, and her reflections on her time in the HBCU […]
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Donald Watkins Almost Destroyed Alabama State. Now, He's Going to Jail For Stealing Millions
Justly or otherwise, Watkins is the living version of what many of us imagine our HBCU board members to be; slick talkers with money who use their wealth and influence […]
Alabama State Secures $600K Grant to Support Military Aircraft Design
Alabama State University will research advance material use in military aircraft, thanks to a three-year, $600,000 grant from the U.S Department of Defense. According to officials, the research will help […]
Alabama State Marching Hornets Profiled on NBC Nightly News
The Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets Marching Band gets a spot in the national spotlight on the NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
Alabama State Preps for Historic Federal Job Training Partnership
As the annual White House Initiative on HBCUs annual conference kicked off in Washington D.C. this week, the gathering of HBCU presidents, executives, and Capitol Hill officials followed what may […]
Alabama State Inaugural Ball Raises $1 Million for Student Scholarships
Alabama State University stakeholders formally welcomed President Quinton Ross to leadership this week with an inaugural ball that raised $1 million in support of ASU students.
HBCU Leadership Hirings, Firings & Resignations: The 2017-18 Final Report
When executive leadership turns over at an institution of higher education, context matters. In some instances, executives who’ve served long tenures retire with preparations made and accreditation, financial solvency, and […]
Alabama HBCUs Could See Funding Increases in FY2019 Budget
A state known for drastic approaches to fiscal austerity has moved one step closer to making new investments in higher education for the upcoming fiscal year, and the state’s public […]
HBCU Digest Radio – Alabama State President Quinton Ross
Alabama State University President Quinton Ross discusses the recent financial stability status upgrade from Standard & Poor’s, how HBCU communities can influence legislative agendas, and ASU’s support for Concordia College […]
Were HBCUs Boxed Out of Voter Registration Promotions in Alabama?
While Alabama voters produced a stunning upset in this week’s election, the path to the historic democratic victory in the state’s special election for a US Senate seat may have […]
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